“Australian genre films were a lot of fun because they were legitimate genre movies. They were real genre films, and they dealt, in a way like the Italians did, with the excess of genre, and that has been an influence on me.”

American filmmaker, actor, and author

Quentin Tarantino is an American filmmaker, actor, and author. He is known for films that mix graphic violence, long stretches of talk, and frequent references to popular culture. His work has attracted both a devoted cult following and major critical and commercial success. He has also been described by some as the most influential director of his generation, and his films have earned numerous honors, including two Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards.